Emily is an experienced litigator with particular expertise in complex data privacy, media disputes and class action litigation, both in the data privacy and competition spheres.

Emily's experience

  • Acting for a UK luxury technology brand in relation to a high-value dispute with an international supplier.

  • Defended EasyGo entities Kick Streaming Pty Limited and Medium Rare NV, a streaming platform and a gaming platform respectively, in a defamation claim concerning allegedly defamatory comments made by a streamer during a live stream on online platforms.

  • Acted for HCRG Care Ltd in a breach of confidence claim, securing a final injunction against persons unknown.

  • Acted for a major broadcaster in connection with significant threatened defamation claims.

  • Advising a former employee of a major British newspaper in connection with allegations of unlawful information gathering levelled in multi-party litigation.

  • Made a successful application on behalf of a HNW client, at the conclusion of child proceedings, to restate an interim order as a final media injunction in place until the child is 18 years of age.

  • Led a defamation claim on behalf of an HNW client to a successful conclusion at trial. The claim related to defamatory messages, including allegations of criminality and dishonesty, published via WhatsApp to the client’s extended family.

  • Defended News Group Newspapers in connection with group civil proceedings (in the High Court and arbitration) and cost claims arising out of mobile telephone voicemail interception.

  • Acted for a Nigerian telecoms company in relation to the appeal of an arbitral award made against an acquired subsidiary regarding disputed pre-emption rights under a shareholder’s agreement.

  • Acted successfully for a British utilities provider in relation to its claim for breaches of warranty regarding the design, supply, installation and maintenance of a bespoke SAP billing system.

Credentials

  • 2023
    Joined Pinsent Masons
  • 2023
    Spear's Reputation Lawyers Index - Recommended Year 2023
  • 2020
    Stewarts - Partner
  • 2017
    Which? - Head of Strategic Litigation
  • 2008
    Linklaters - Managing Associate
  • 2004
    Linklaters - Associate
  • 2002
    Linklaters - Trainee Solicitor
  • 2001
    Oxford Institute of Legal Practice - Legal Practice Course
  • 2000
    Cambridge University - BA (Hons)
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